LIBERTY, NY (August 4, 2011) – Room is still available for family caregivers and seniors to join the presentation on “Caregiving on the GO: Disaster Preparedness for Seniors” scheduled for Wednesday, August 17 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County.
Guest speaker Sarah Pooley, American Red Cross (Mid-Hudson Chapter) will assist families, seniors and caregivers with valuable disaster planning tips. Sarah will guide guests on preparing for emergencies in the home and for those you care for, the best way to make you and your family safer and how to create a kit.
The first fifteen registered guests receive free supplies to begin creating their ‘GO BAG’ (guests are requested to bring a small duffle bag or back pack that will become their ‘GO BAG’).
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County is located at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty) and individuals may register at 292-5250.
This free class is hosted by the Sullivan County Caregiver Resource Program, funded by the NYS Office for the Aging.
The Catskill Chronicle 
It is especially important for family caregivers to be prepared in case of an emergency, whether it is a hurricane like Hurricane Irene that just passed over New York City or any other kind of problem. With caregivers, it’s especially important to plan well in advance so nothing takes you by surprise. Visiting Nurse Service of New York pediatric nurse and blogger Sandra McTernan wrote about one spectacularly prepared family at http://blogs.vnsny.org/2011/08/30/memorable-storms/